Homewood won all five events the first day of competition in the girls Class 5A Section 4 meet in Tuscaloosa, leading 80-26 over second-place Paul Bryant after five events. Homewood also led after day one in boys competition, edging host Bryant 65-40 after six events.

Ann Mosely Whitsett had a big day, winning the girls 400 meters in 59.54 seconds as well as the 1600 meters in 5:52.68. Homewood took the 4x800 relay (10:34.28) and the Patriot's Kiara Williams took the triple jump with a distance of 37 feet, 11.25 inches. Sarah Blake (127-08) won the javelin throw.

Homewood's Andy Smith (4:34.69) won the 1600 meters and the Patriots also took the 4x800 relay in 8:26.81. Harrison Dudley (48.15) of Paul Bryant won the boys 400 meters. McAdory's Jordan Jones (22-02) won the long jump, while Raymond Richardson from Wenonah won the shot put with a throw of 43-04. Blake Estes (147-07) of Curry won the javelin throw.